Tag: crime

The ‘Youth Crime Wave’ is a Political Construction, Not a Public Safety Crisis

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A spectre is haunting Victoria—the spectre of a youth crime wave. Premier Jacinta Allan, nearly two years into the top job, finds herself besieged by a relentless narrative: brazen young offenders running wild, a state in chaos, a government losing its grip. The political playbook … Continue reading The ‘Youth Crime Wave’ is a Political Construction, Not a Public Safety Crisis

Open Justice?

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“I fought the law and … Bruce won”: may not be one of the biggest hits of 2023, but it’s currently rating off the charts in the “can’t be unseen” and “stupidest own goal” categories. Picture incel-pinup-Bruce Lehrmann in celebration mode; singing and chug-a-lugging along on Bundy … Continue reading Open Justice?